Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Private collection, before 1975.
Private collection, England.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 181, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0182